Freight Rail Bridge Design Intern — Mentored & Field-Ready

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Freight Railroad Bridge Intern in Omaha, NE. You will gain real-world experience applying standard engineering techniques for the design of bridges and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients.

You will work under supervision to check drawings, develop material lists, review submittals, and use specialized software. Travel within the U.S. and field work may be required, with an emphasis on collaboration and safety within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects by applying standard engineering techniques for bridge designs.
• Assist in checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists and quantities.
• Review construction submittals and use of specialized software.
• Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring programs.
• Position may require travel and/or field work within the U.S.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Employee-owned culture

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Freight Railroad Bridge Intern in Omaha, NE. You will gain real-world experience applying standard engineering techniques for the design of bridges and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients.

You will work under supervision to check drawings, develop material lists, review submittals, and use specialized software. Travel within the U.S. and field work may be required, with an emphasis on collaboration and safety within HDR’s employee-owned culture.